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Does it get easier? I had my son on 10/11/12 and I just can't seem to catch a break. I never get any sleep at night and lately he has been fussy all day. He will fall asleep in my arms but 15 min after I put him down he's crying again. I honestly am at my wits end. I'd love to be able to pee when I need to and not hold it or eat meals instead of going all day with nothing. After a year does it get easier?

Does it get easier? I had my son on 10/11/12 and I just can't seem to catch a break. I never get any sleep at night and lately he has been fussy all day. He will fall asleep in my arms but 15 min after I put him down he's crying again. I honestly am at my wits end. I'd love to be able to pee when I need to and not hold it or eat meals instead of going all day with nothing. After a year does it get easier?

First, congrats in your LO. And yes, it gets sooo much easier. There will always be challenges obviously, no matter what LO's age (hello tantrums!), but IMO the newborn period is hands down the hardest time on parents (esp first time parents). Your LO has a ton of growing and developing to do and you will be amazed at the difference in your LO a year from now. Every one says enjoy your LO now b/c they grow so fast -- and you should b/c it's true -- but I was nothing but happy to leave the newborn period behind. Hang in there, get as much help as you can, follow your Mommy instincts, and keep the camera ready. You have an amazing year ahead of you!

First, congrats in your LO. And yes, it gets sooo much easier. There will always be challenges obviously, no matter what LO's age (hello tantrums!), but IMO the newborn period is hands down the hardest time on parents (esp first time parents). Your LO has a ton of growing and developing to do and you will be amazed at the difference in your LO a year from now. Every one says enjoy your LO now b/c they grow so fast -- and you should b/c it's true -- but I was nothing but happy to leave the newborn period behind. Hang in there, get as much help as you can, follow your Mommy instincts, and keep the camera ready. You have an amazing year ahead of you!

The first couple of months are so hard. I was exhausted the first couple of months. Have you tried putting your Lo in a Moby wrap so you have your hands free? You might try letting the baby nap in the swing if they will. You will look back a year from now and be amazed how much your baby has grown.

The first couple of months are so hard. I was exhausted the first couple of months. Have you tried putting your Lo in a Moby wrap so you have your hands free? You might try letting the baby nap in the swing if they will. You will look back a year from now and be amazed how much your baby has grown.

Yes, I used the Moby wrap (a homemade one) and a swing to help with the first several months. Hang in there, naps when your lo naps, and also, if it seems like your lo is continually cranky, you might want to rule out any intolerances or sickness. Congrats!

Yes, I used the Moby wrap (a homemade one) and a swing to help with the first several months. Hang in there, naps when your lo naps, and also, if it seems like your lo is continually cranky, you might want to rule out any intolerances or sickness. Congrats!

You'll make it through!!!! I think 5-8 months was a very (relatively) easy time. It'll be here before you know it. I second the baby carrier suggestion. I have a Sleepy Wrap (like a Moby) and I wish I used it earlier than I did. What a lifesaver!

You'll make it through!!!! I think 5-8 months was a very (relatively) easy time. It'll be here before you know it. I second the baby carrier suggestion. I have a Sleepy Wrap (like a Moby) and I wish I used it earlier than I did. What a lifesaver!

My mom is making a couple wraps for me and I get them on Wednesday. It can't come soon enough. I am breast feeding and supplementing with soy formula as I can't produce enough milk alone. I think I have a momma's boy on my hands too because he usually always settles down when his dad hands him to me. Looking back just a couple weeks I can tell we made some progress with things (he no longer co sleeps) so I just need to wait this period out. I keep telling myself that he's not going to want to snuggle with momma for long so I need to cherish this time while I can.

My mom is making a couple wraps for me and I get them on Wednesday. It can't come soon enough. I am breast feeding and supplementing with soy formula as I can't produce enough milk alone. I think I have a momma's boy on my hands too because he usually always settles down when his dad hands him to me. Looking back just a couple weeks I can tell we made some progress with things (he no longer co sleeps) so I just need to wait this period out. I keep telling myself that he's not going to want to snuggle with momma for long so I need to cherish this time while I can.

It gets way easier, IMO. Not that it's easy by any means, but the first 6 months is so crazy hard. I feel like the first 6 mo was more work than fun, but after that the fun has started outpacing the work, and it just keeps getting better. Hang in there!!!

It gets way easier, IMO. Not that it's easy by any means, but the first 6 months is so crazy hard. I feel like the first 6 mo was more work than fun, but after that the fun has started outpacing the work, and it just keeps getting better. Hang in there!!!

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